Field Survey Instrument Operator – Data-Driven Field Tech

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks a Survey Instrument Operator to collect data, support field operations, and operate surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles, and distances.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years using data collectors, total stations, and GPS equipment, plus a valid driver’s license. Travel may be required. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years using data collectors, robotic and non-robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• 1+ years of experience in land surveying.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Collect data using company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in running the field operations.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles and distances.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients as required.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal survey regulations as well as Accura procedures.
• Monitor accurate completion of daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Clean, check and adjust survey instruments to assure accuracy of measurements.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of Survey Party Chief.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Data collection

Field operations support

Survey instrument operation

GPS equipment handling

Safety/regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Data collectors

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks a Survey Instrument Operator to collect data, support field operations, and operate surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles, and distances.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years using data collectors, total stations, and GPS equipment, plus a valid driver’s license. Travel may be required. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.